Network World

JUNE 18, 2018

With Windows Server 2019, Microsoft is adding resiliency and redundancy enhancements to the Shielded Virtual Machines security controls it introduced with Windows Server 2016. Under Windows Server 2016, key authentication was based on trusted platform module (TPM) cryptoprocessors and Microsoft Active Directory authentication.

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Scott Lowe

MAY 27, 2022

I mean, don’t you want to spend this weekend catching up on some technology-related articles instead of cooking on the grill and gathering with friends and family? Still, for those who need a little technology fix over the weekend, hopefully I’ve included something useful in the list of articles below. I certainly hope not!

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The Verge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

the new accounts will offer two-factor authentication and safety features previously available in the ‘Bedrock Edition’ of the game. Players have requested two-factor authentication for as long as the game has offered a place to buy and sell content — that’s three years, if you’re counting.

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Network World

MAY 23, 2017

When it comes to security and the iris recognition technology used in its flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone, Samsung touted , “The patterns in your irises are unique to you and are virtually impossible to replicate, meaning iris authentication is one of the safest ways to keep your phone locked and the contents private.”

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Authentication Virtualization Mobile Video 73

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 31, 2024

Take advantage of intuitive virtual agents. In many cases, a genAI platform trained on the enterprise’s data — from telemetry data to knowledge base articles — can help individual employees, customers, and partners resolve IT issues all on their own. Discovery is a critical component for integrating genAI into IT operations.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. Crystal Lister.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 23, 2024

Delving into the realm of digital security, this article unravels the layers of Snapchat’s encryption practices. Nonetheless, it’s advisable for users to remain vigilant, adhere to best practices, and take advantage of additional security measures, such as two-factor authentication, to fortify their overall online security.

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Security Authentication Media Social 85

Scott Lowe

JANUARY 6, 2023

If you’re new to this site, the Technology Short Takes are essentially “link lists”—I collect links and articles about various technologies and I share them about every 3-4 weeks (sometimes more frequently). Get more details in this article. Virtualization. But enough of this, let’s get on with it!

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Network Vmware Cloud Operating Systems 74

Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In response to my request for feedback in the last Technology Short Take, a few readers responded in favor of a more regular publication schedule even if that means the articles are shorter in length. Michael Hausenblas has an informative article with information on Kubernetes RBAC defaults. Virtualization. Networking.

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Bruce Schneier writes about how some Chinese hackers are bypassing RSA software token authentication (the title is a bit more broad, implying other forms of two-factor authentication are affected, but the article focuses on attacks against the use of RSA software tokens). This article has a list of tips and tricks for zsh.

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Open Source Vmware Authentication Storage 60

Scott Lowe

MAY 2, 2013

I had a reader contact me with a question on using Kerberos and LDAP for authentication into Active Directory, based on Active Directory integration work I did many years ago. The issue was that he was experiencing a problem using native Kerberos authentication against Active Directory with SSH. Thanks Tomas!

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Authentication Linux Storage Security 117

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The list of articles is a bit shorter than usual this time around, but I’ve still got a good collection of articles and posts covering topics in networking, hardware (mostly focused on Apple’s processors), cloud computing, and virtualization. Virtualization. Welcome to Technology Short Take #147!

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Kitaboo

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the good and bad of digital rights management in K12 publishing. Extra Protection Authentic Content Revenue Generation DRM Protection for K12 Publishers: A Hindrance? Authentic Content Apart from those who benefit financially from it, nobody wants students to learn incorrect information.

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eBook Education Financial Authentication 78

Scott Lowe

JULY 13, 2018

It looks like there will be a follow-up to this article as well, so you may want to check back on Ajay’s site. The sort of things that are possible with Falco—some of which are outlined in this admittedly very vendor-specific article —makes it an intriguing solution (to me, anyway). Cloud Computing/Cloud Management.

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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this article, we will delve into the world of Cloud DRM, its benefits, implementation, and best practices. Next, establish user authentication mechanisms to control access to the content. This can include username and password authentication, two-factor authentication, or integration with existing identity management systems.

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Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been collecting articles I wanted to share with readers on major areas in technology: networking, security, storage, virtualization, cloud computing, and OSes/applications. Also see the link to the newer article the author wrote as a follow-up. As fate (luck?)

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

SecureWorld News digs into BlackMatter's process and breaks down the risk mitigation tips in this article. BlackMatter actors use a separate encryption binary for Linux-based machines and routinely encrypt ESXI virtual machines. Go a step further by regularly updating your passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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Spearline Testing

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Video conferencing commonly has capabilities for screen sharing, virtual whiteboards, live transcriptions, and video clipping. This includes increased levels of encryption, multi-factor authentication, or even the addition of intrusion-detection systems. AI and machine learning for audio.

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Network World

JULY 20, 2016

Cisco has patched what it called a critical vulnerability in its Unified Computing System (UCS) Performance Manager software that could let an authenticated, remote attacker execute commands. UCS Performance Manager collects information about UCS servers, network, storage, and virtual machines.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance was published originally here. Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it. If you must buy a few gifts online while away from your home or work network, use a VPN (virtual private network) or mobile hotspot.

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Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The list of articles is a bit shorter than usual this time around, but I’ve still got a good collection of articles and posts covering topics in networking, hardware (mostly focused on Apple’s processors), cloud computing, and virtualization. Virtualization. Welcome to Technology Short Take #147!

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KineticData

MARCH 20, 2024

This article delves into these challenges, focusing on strategies to ensure security, scalability, and performance in shared environments. Ensuring unique authentication credentials and provisioning separate databases for each tenant creates the foundation for a secure, isolated environment.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the good and bad of digital rights management in K12 publishing. Extra Protection Authentic Content Revenue Generation DRM Protection for K12 Publishers: A Hindrance? Authentic Content Apart from those who benefit financially from it, nobody wants students to learn incorrect information.

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Network World

JULY 20, 2016

Furthermore, out of the 276 security flaws fixed in this update, 159 can be exploited remotely without authentication. Among the patches that require urgent attention are those for the HotSpot Java virtual machine for desktops and servers, which received high CVSS (Common Vulnerabilities Scoring System) scores, Holt noted.

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Scott Lowe

MAY 17, 2019

There will be a longer gap than usual before the next Tech Short Take (more details to come on Monday), but in the meantime here’s some articles and links to feed your technical appetite. Michael Allen published an article on weaponizing the Yubikey. Virtualization. Networking. Servers/Hardware.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 2, 2020

It seems like the natural progression of the Tech Short Takes is moving toward monthly articles, since it’s been about a month since my last one. This article is about hardware, just not the hardware I’d typically talk about in this section—instead, it’s about Philips Hue light bulbs. Both are good articles.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Palo Alto unveils latest release of virtual firewall series. Enterprise security company, Palo Alto Networks has announced the latest release of its virtual firewall series (VM-Series). Article Archives · DoD Budgets · Weapons Spotlight · Documents · RDDS. DHS Awards MITRE 6 Million Renewal For Federal R&D Center.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 1, 2019

Daniel Dib has a great article on how network engineers need to evolve. Part 1 covers auto-unsealing Vault ; part 2 covers authenticating to Vault using instance metadata ; and part 3 discusses authenticating to Vault using an IAM user or role. Virtualization. Networking. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The core philosophy of Lunchbreak AI is to empower students to achieve their best by providing them with a virtual study buddy. The tool ensures that the content it generates is undetectable as AI-written, while also training its model on over 40,000 student essays and research papers for authenticity.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 15, 2024

This could include your style guides, past articles, company documents, bios, audio recordings, or any other relevant material. How to humanize AI text for free: Share AI’s learning experiences ( Image credit ) Enhance and authenticate While AI proves to be a powerful ally in content creation, it is not infallible.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 29, 2024

With its advanced features and user-centric design, this technology brings a new level of authenticity to virtual meetings, blurring the lines between the physical and digital worlds.

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Apple Video Meeting Authentication 45

Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

I’ve been messing around with firewalld ever since I switched to Fedora on the desktop, and found this article to be one of the better articles I’ve seen on the topic. Marc Boorshtein has a write-up on authentication in Kubernetes identity management. I’m glad I read this article from Michael Gasch.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 29, 2024

This article delves into six critical people skills, otherwise known as soft skills, that can make a real difference in your career. Here are some detailed strategies and considerations for building trust and rapport: Be authentic and genuine : Clients can sense when an agent is sincere.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 8, 2023

Discover the Kundli GPT AI , astrology gets a tech twist In an extensive article released in July 2021, San Francisco Chronicle’s writer Jason Fagone divulged an insightful exploration of an extraordinary outcome. Yet, they raise complex questions about authenticity, consent, and the potential emotional impact on users.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 6, 2023

You can view the virtual session with judges Dave Roberts, Dom Howson, and Nadine Thomson on how to apply here: All entries will be reviewed by the expert judging panel and the winners will be announced at the live awards ceremony in London on 16th June 2022. “If you’re on the [webinar], then you’re good enough put an application in.

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Scott Lowe

JULY 5, 2019

I also appreciate that Jon included a “Lab time” section in his article that encourages readers to try out the concepts he’s explaining. If you’re unfamiliar with public key infrastructure (PKI), digital certificates, or encryption, you may find this Linux Journal article helpful. Virtualization.

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Scott Lowe

JANUARY 14, 2016

As we start a new year, here’s a collection of links and articles from around the web. Nir Yechiel posted an article on using the Cumulus VX QCOW2 image with Fedora and KVM. Here’s an article on an effort to add Cisco IOS support to NAPALM. Virtualization. Here’s hoping you find something useful to you! Networking.

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